Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)Recall 73V-216 · Fwd and Seagrave vehicles
FWD CORPORATION recall 73V-216 covers 232 Fwd and Seagrave vehicles for a steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion) problem, reported to NHTSA on November 8, 1973.
Source: NHTSA recall 73V216000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
The fix
The remedy has not been described yet.
FWD CAMPAIGN NO N/A.POSSIBILITY THAT THE LEVER SHAFT STUD BEARING ASSEMBLY OFSTEERING GEAR WAS ASSEMBLED WITH A SOFT BEARING RETAINER WASHER RATHER THAN AHARDENED WASHER.THIS CONDITION COULD ALLOW BEARING MOVEMENT AND CAUSE LEVERSHAFT STUD TO FALL OUT COMPLETELY OR MOVE AND JAM THE CAM SHAFT RESULTING INLOSS OF CONTROL OR LOSS OF STEERING IN ONE DIRECTION.(CORRECT BY INSPECTINGAND INSTALLING IMPROVED WASHERS WHERE NECESSARY).
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from June 1, 1973 to October 1, 1973. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.